We've created this page in memory of Michael Drew
The Michael Drew Fund for Oncology Nurse Education was established by Professor Desmond Carney in tribute of one of his longest-standing patients - our husband and Dad, Michael Drew. The nature of the fund reflects the great relationship that Dad had with the oncology nurses in the Mater Private, who treated him for many years.
Since the fund was established in 2019 the Drew family have continued to raise funds through events and challenges, in the hope of making a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients from all around Ireland.
On Dad's third anniversary, 10 August 2022, we received an update from the Mater Hospital Foundation to confirm that, at that point, the fund has helped 12 nurses upskill to provide the best in patient care and advance in their careers. We are delighted that Dad has left such a positive legacy, that will benefit so many people.
On 10 September 2025 Marianne and Tom got married and very generously requested donations to this fund in lieu of wedding gifts, and we are extremely grateful to them and all their friends and family who have donated for the occasion. We know Dad would be so happy and very pleased with all the donations to his memorial fund.
Congratulations to Marianne and Tom and thank you! See below for a few pictures from the day.
Thank you to my Sponsors
€10.27k
Julie Drew
€3.84k
Julie Drew
€611.28
Julie Drew
€579
Julie Drew
€500
The Drew Family
This is a Christmas donation as a gift to Mam from Julie and Peter, Marianne and Tom, Geraldine and Stuart, and Joe. Happy Christmas!
€400
Julie Drew
Happy Christmas 2024 Dad from all the family - we miss you at Christmas and every day.
€250
Marianne Drew
This donation is from my wonderful colleagues in Pfizer Grange Castle 2KS7 Shift C on the occasion of my wedding to Tom. Thank you all so much xx
€230
The Drew Family
Happy birthday Dad - donation made in your memory today from all the family. We love and miss you every day.
€220
The Drew Family
Happy birthday 2025 Dad. We love you. From Nora, Julie, Marianne, Geraldine and Joe.
€219.02
Julie Drew
€212
Adriane Drew
€212
Stephen Maguire
with love Stephen, Niamh and Jenny x
€212
Finbarr Quigley And Helen Stuart
Congrats to Marianne and Tom on their wedding.
€212
Rory O'connor
€212
Brian & Clare O’mahony
Congratulations to Tom and Marianne. Thanks for a great evening.
€212
Geraldine Drew
In celebration of Mar and Toms wedding .. huge congratulations and thanks for a fantastic day , Love Ger and Stuart x
€212
Shay & Marina
Congratulations Tom & Marianne and thanks for a lovely evening.
€200
Julie Drew
Lots of love to Marianne and Tom as we celebrate their wedding. Julie and Peter.
€150
Joe And Thais
A donation to Dad's fund on the joyous celebration of Mar and Tom's wedding.
€132.50
John Mulligan
Congratulations Tom and Marianne, so happy for you both ❤️
€106
Anonymous
Hi Julie, I was in SDU with your dad many years ago. He was a decent honourable individual and I’m delighted to be able to support your great work. Jim Hill
€106
Hugo Drew
€106
Adriane Drew
€106
Nora Drew
Dear Mick. Missing you on your 6th Anniversary. All my love Nora.
€106
Breeda O Connor
This donation is in lieu of a gift to Marianne in honour of a happy occasion. Think of Mick with love.
€106
Maria Copeland
In memory of Michael on the occasion of his daughter Marianne’s wedding.
€106
Mary/ivo Brett
€106
Adriane Drew
Happy Birthday Mick. Thinking of you! ❤️
€106
Nora Drew
In memory of Mar and Tom's wedding. Mick would have loved to be there. He loved a family get together and singing The Banks and Bould Tady Quill. RIP.
€106
Hannah And Lisa Moloney
Congratulations and Best wishes to Marianne and Tom.
€106
Hugo Drew
€106
Joseph Glennon
I had the privilege to work with Mick Drew in SDU and am delighted to be associated with this noble cause.
€100
Eileen Fogarty
This is from our neighbour Eileen - the first donation of 2024!
€100
Sarah & Colin
A donation in honour of Marianne & Toms’ wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and health together. All my love xx
€100
Darragh & Susan
€79.50
R & E O Dea
€53
Marianne Drew
This donation is in lieu of a birthday present for my mother Nora Drew. Mam is so proud of all the fundraising we have been able to do in Dad's name. Its a wonderful legacy for him, that others will receive the same care he got in the Mater hospitals and the expert care from the oncology nurses. Happy birthday Mam xx
€53
Sandra Bredin
Donation in memory of Michael on the occasion of Marianne and Tom's wedding 10/09/2025
€53
Mick And Anne Mcguinness
€53
Patrick Allen
A fitting tribute by you all to your Dad. Probably the most honest man I ever worked with.
€50
Mick And Anne Mcguinness
This is from Mick and Anne McGuinness
€50
Julie Drew
This is a birthday donation for Mam on her birthday, 22 April. Happy birthday Mam!
€50
Marianne Drew
This is a donation in lieu of a birthday gift to Nora Drew. She is very proud of the fundraising in Dad's name. Happy birthday Mam. April 22nd 2024
€50
Bernie Broder
A donation to Mick’s fund on the celebration of Marianne and Tom’s wedding. Miss you Mick.
€42.40
Phil Bennett
In memory of my lovely brother in law Mick on the occasion of Marianne & Tom's wedding. Much love Phil 💖
€30
Enrico Ortenzi
Hi I am Enrico Ortenzi, and I hope that this donation can contribute even in a small way to the beautiful goal you are working towards. It's truly something special.
€21.20
Francis Hobbs
Your father was a colleague i had the pleasure of working with over many years. I have never forgotten him. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour.
€21.20
Anonymous
Julie , I first met your dad when Pope John Paul visited Ireland in 1979 when when we both worked in Limerick . Since that time I've had the highest regard , respect and great memories of Michael (Mick).
€21.20
Joe Drew
Happy birthday to Mam and here is a little present from you to Dad. I love you both with all my heart. I'm blessed with amazing parents
€21.20
Nicole Bulalacao
Lots of love to Marianna and Tom on their wedding day! Best wishes, Nicole
€20
Marianne Drew
This is a donation from my neighbour Ann Kinch.
